Bank of China (BOC), one of the oldest and most prestigious financial institutions in China, was founded in 1912. Headquartered in Beijing, CN, BOC operates extensively across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, providing a wide range of banking and financial services. As a key player in the banking industry, BOC offers services including corporate banking, personal banking, investment banking, and wealth management, distinguished by its strong international presence and comprehensive product offerings. With a commitment to innovation and customer service, Bank of China has achieved significant milestones, including being one of the first Chinese banks to establish a global footprint. Its market position is reinforced by its ranking among the largest banks in the world, making it a trusted partner for both individual and corporate clients seeking reliable financial solutions.
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In 2023, Bank of China reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,594,093,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 84,740,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 1,509,353,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the bank disclosed Scope 3 emissions of about 6,466,000 kg CO2e, specifically from waste generated in operations. Over the past few years, Bank of China's emissions have shown fluctuations. In 2022, the total emissions were approximately 1,537,546,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions at 74,899,000 kg CO2e and 1,462,647,000 kg CO2e, respectively. In 2021, the total emissions were about 1,534,060,000 kg CO2e, with similar Scope 1 and 2 figures of 79,309,000 kg CO2e and 1,454,751,000 kg CO2e. Despite these emissions figures, Bank of China has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The bank's emissions intensity per full-time equivalent (FTE) has also been reported, with values around 5,020 kg CO2e per FTE in recent years. As a major financial institution headquartered in China, Bank of China's climate commitments and emissions management are critical in the context of global efforts to mitigate climate change.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 88,718,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 1,498,463,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000 |
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Bank Of China is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.